1
as in totals
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering
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as in heights
the highest part or point
he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms
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as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?
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as in adds
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
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Recent Examples of sums
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Organizations must spend substantial sums hiring attorneys to defend themselves.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Both figures represent higher-than-expected sums for Big Game inventory.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 June 2026
Works by Magritte, one of the most prominent artists of the 20th-century surrealist movement, can command huge sums at auction.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is LeBron James, the hardest-working player in the game who spends ungodly sums to keep his body in top condition at 41 years old.
—Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The sums involved are staggering.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Piercy is one of almost 400 city fire and police department employees who earned six-figure overtime sums last year, more than triple the number in 2020, according to the data.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Hawley’s stance on AI may put him in a difficult position politically, said Squire, who pointed to the large sums of money coming from Silicon Valley that fuel elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
European intelligence services say Russia is recruiting people online and paying them relatively small sums of money to carry out sabotage.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Organizations must spend substantial sums hiring attorneys to defend themselves.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Both figures represent higher-than-expected sums for Big Game inventory.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 June 2026
Works by Magritte, one of the most prominent artists of the 20th-century surrealist movement, can command huge sums at auction.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is LeBron James, the hardest-working player in the game who spends ungodly sums to keep his body in top condition at 41 years old.
—Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The sums involved are staggering.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Piercy is one of almost 400 city fire and police department employees who earned six-figure overtime sums last year, more than triple the number in 2020, according to the data.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Hawley’s stance on AI may put him in a difficult position politically, said Squire, who pointed to the large sums of money coming from Silicon Valley that fuel elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Verb
But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums
Noun
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Afif has hit the double-figure totals in goals in seven of his eight seasons in the Qatari league, while Al-Haydos came out of retirement to play one last time for the national team.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The event’s infrastructure totals 380,000 tons, according to organizers.—
Catherine Lucey,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini are gaining market share as a first stop for category research, vendor shortlists, executive due diligence and analyst-grade summaries.—
Dean Trevelino,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Attorneys have argued that CBP revealed enough information through the investigative summaries prepared by the Texas Rangers and a report released by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But her time with the Current never quite reached the heights that some may have expected.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But, Kvochko adds, the key is that the verification has to be structured in separate AI systems.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The square neckline and A-line skirt help balance the overall look, while the flouncy hem adds a bit of flair.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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“Sums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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